Openings: Aya Takano – “Heaven Is Inside Of You” @ Galerie Perrotin (Hong Kong)
Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2012
Last week, Heaven Is Inside Of You opened up at the Hong Kong branch of Galerie Perrotin featuring all new works from Japanese sensation Aya Takano. The new series of paintings and drawings feature colorful dreamscapes surrounding her androgynous characters, some of which show them exploring different countries. The current output on display from the Kaikai Kiki disciple was influenced by her experiences after the catastrophic earthquake and resulting disasters in Japan. She states: “Until I experienced the earthquake, I was living a life that was fairly pleasant. […]